Alan Shearer turned to Newcastle United’s unbeaten streak for positivity after the Magpies were held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth. Astonishingly, Eddie Howe’s side have not lost since the controversial defeat to Liverpool in August.
That 17-game stretch has formed the backbone for what has been an impressive season on Tyneside. However, a recent blip since the turn of the year is frustrating a section of supporters.
Five draws from the last six games has not allowed Newcastle to capitalise on hiccups from Champions League rivals. Tottenham Hotspur, currently in fifth place, lost 4-1 to Leicester City but United failed to seize their opportunity.
